(Source: President of the United States) The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 29, 2013 President Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in 2010 as a signature initiative that supports young African leaders as they work to spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across the continent. Investing in the next generation of African leaders is critical to ensuring the success of Africa's democracies and its economies. One in three Africans is between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60 percent of Africa's total population is below the age of 35. Through YALI, the...
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